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Message: <blockquote data-quote="E46Fanatic" data-source="post: 183529" data-attributes="member: 81">From a technical point of view there is a definite difference between facelift and prefacelift in terms of steering input and feel. I've driven both, and to be honest I prefer the feel of the facelift in terms of steering input. I was never satisfied with the stock E46 pre-facelift steering feel (too vague for my taste) and hence the M sports suspension and 18" staggered BMW wheel setup. Improved the handling significantly and its perfect for my driving style. Even the pre-facelift M sports suspension differs compared with the facelifted M sports suspension of the latter harsher and more sporty while prefacelift softer, more supple but rolls harder. I have absolutely no complaints in terms of high speed runs >150Kmh on the E46 and in fact I find it to be a strength of the BMW vs. say Jap cars or Proton cars. The car is well rested, you dont feel the speed, and it inspires confidence. I've also driven the E39, and to be honest, the E39 is significantly better in terms of high speed stability compared to the E46, but nowhere as nimble when chucking the car in street driving mode.</blockquote>